A schoolboy who was rushed to hospital when out of the blue he lost the ability to tie his shoelaces and was then diagnosed with a brain disorder which left him unable to walk, has spoken about his incredible recovery.

Aged 10, Alfie Butt was diagnosed with demyelination - a brain disorder that damages the protective cover surrounding nerve fibres in the brain and causes nerve impulses to slow or even stop, causing neurological problems.

The first sign there was a serious problem came in May 2014 when Alfie, who lives in Wallington, was taken to St Helier Hospital for an MRI scan after he suddenly lost control of his right arm at school and couldn't tie his shoelaces.